Nanophotonics

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IMPACT FACTOR 2014: 5.686Rank 6 out of 86 in category Optics, 15 out of 143 in Applied Physics, 18 out of 79 in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and 27 out of 259 in Materials Science, Multidisciplinary in the 2014 Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Report/Science Edition

Publication History

Received:

2012-07-25

Accepted:

2012-10-16

Published Online:

2012-12-06

Abstract

Optical microcavities that confine light in high-Q resonance promise all of the capabilities required for a successful next-generation microsystem biodetection technology. Label-free detection down to single molecules as well as operation in aqueous environments can be integrated cost-effectively on microchips, together with other photonic components, as well as electronic ones. We provide a comprehensive review of the sensing mechanisms utilized in this emerging field, their physics, engineering and material science aspects, and their application to nanoparticle analysis and biomolecular detection. We survey the most recent developments such as the use of mode splitting for self-referenced measurements, plasmonic nanoantennas for signal enhancements, the use of optical force for nanoparticle manipulation as well as the design of active devices for ultra-sensitive detection. Furthermore, we provide an outlook on the exciting capabilities of functionalized high-Q microcavities in the life sciences.

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